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Hal Brown is a retired psychotherapist and clinical social worker who now writes A Beta Brain, a daily Substack examining the intersection of politics and psychology. He previously wrote for Capitol Hill Blue and served for 20 years as a reserve police officer. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and his commentary has been republished by LA Progressive.
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A retired psychotherapist examines the difference between shame and guilt""and why Donald Trump's apparent inability to experience either functions as a political superpower. His shamelessness frees him to violate norms, evade responsibility and see himself as blameless regardless of the harm he causes.